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Price range: $2,750 - $9,000
Reception
$5,000 starting price
Ceremony
$500 starting price
Reception
$5,000 starting price
Ceremony
$500 starting price

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On WeddingWire since 2013

The Magnolia Room is situated at the Oldest City's most historic property, Ponce de Leon's Fountain of Youth Archaeological Park. The Park features 15 acres, making it a great space for weddings, rehearsal dinners, welcome parties, farewell brunches, & other special occasions. There is complimentary onsite parking. This venue is not just a Park, it is an experience. Since 1868, we have welcomed millions of eager guests down picturesque Magnolia Avenue to experience the magic that resides in this special place. We now welcome you to experience our magic on a much more intimate level.

The property offers views of the St. Augustine Inlet and bayfront. The Magnolia Room is a 2,500 square foot enclosed event space, with retractable bay doors opening to two open-air patios, adding an additional 2,800 square feet for additional guest seating or a dance floor. There is a private sitting room/dressing area & a caterers' prep kitchen inside. The Celebration Cottage can accommodate wedding parties on their special day and serve as a main event space for smaller functions. Equipped with mirrors, private restroom and shower, refrigerator, large screen tv, lounge seating, & more.

With no shortage of stunning photo backdrops, choose your ideal setting for your ceremony and cocktail hour. Options include The Peacock Garden, waterfront, Founder's Pier, the Spanish Mission, & more. Enjoy the many peacocks while strolling. Afterwards, move the party inside to The Magnolia Room or the outdoor patios. The Magnolia Room accommodates up to 170 seated at tables or 300 standing guests. We also allow third party rentals to bring in tents. Choose your dream team of vendors or use our preferred vendor list, to fully personalize your special day!

Frequently asked questions

Do you have a site fee for wedding receptions at your venue?

Yes

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during peak season?

$5,000

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during off-peak season?

$5,000

Do you have a site fee for wedding ceremonies at your venue?

Yes

What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during peak season?

$500

What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during off-peak season?

$500

Which of the following are included in starting site fee?

Bridal Suite
Chairs
Parking
Set Up
Tables

Describe your venue:

Banquet Hall
Garden
Park
Religious
Waterfront

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor
Uncovered Outdoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Ceremony
Reception
Bridal Shower
Engagement Party
Elopements
Rehearsal Dinner

What event services do you offer?

Event Rentals
Get Ready Rooms
Outside Vendors
Pet Friendly
Wifi

What bar services do you provide?

Outside Alcohol

What event items are available?

Altar/Arch
Audio Equipment
Chairs
Lighting
Tables

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Wheelchair Access

What months are included in your peak season?

January
February
March
April
May
October
November
December

What months are included in your off-peak season?

June
July
August
September
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Reviews of The Magnolia Room at Ponce de Leon's Fountain of Youth

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4.7 out of 5 rating
4.7 out of 5 rating
30 Reviews
95% recommend it
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    4.8 out of 5 rating
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    4.8 out of 5 rating
  • Professionalism
    4.7 out of 5 rating
  • Value
    4.7 out of 5 rating
  • Flexibility
    4.8 out of 5 rating
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The Fountain of Youth is a highly recommended wedding venue with a gorgeous location and exceptional staff. Alexandra is specifically praised for her helpfulness and responsiveness throughout the planning process. The venue itself is described as stunning, with a renovated patio and beautiful indoor-outdoor space. Guests particularly loved the peacocks that roam the area. The Magnolia Room is also highly acclaimed for its beauty and versatility. Overall, reviewers were extremely satisfied with their experience at the Fountain of Youth and highly recommend it for weddings.

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This AI-generated summary gives you a snapshot of the overall ratings and feedback from the reviews this vendor has received.

The Fountain of Youth is a highly recommended wedding venue with a gorgeous location and exceptional staff. Alexandra is specifically praised for her helpfulness and responsiveness throughout the planning process. The venue itself is described as stunning, with a renovated patio and beautiful indoor-outdoor space. Guests particularly loved the peacocks that roam the area. The Magnolia Room is also highly acclaimed for its beauty and versatility. Overall, reviewers were extremely satisfied with their experience at the Fountain of Youth and highly recommend it for weddings.

Weddingwire
4.7/5 30 reviews
Google
4.9/5 14 reviews
Rachael
Rachael P. Sent on 02/26/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Our dream venue

I am so glad we chose FOY to be our wedding venue -our day was ABSOLUTELY perfect. From the start Ali and her team were incredibly helpful, we found almost all of our vendors from their recommendations and we honestly had the DREAM TEAM. I should add though you don’t have to choose from there preffered list -you have a lot of freedom for any vendors you want to use with no additional fees (….which I know is not the case for all venues -so I was grateful). Did I mention they are pup friendly? Our girl Mochi hung with us all day which was just so special. Our guests loved the champagne welcome with the historical greeters (we were able to hire via the FOY).They also were able to enjoy the exhibits and of course getting to hang with/ feed the peacocks before the ceremony. We had 140 guests and we all comfortably fit in the magnolia room for our plated dinner service, we had the dance floor right outside on the patio and the ceremony itself was at the waterfront. We were also able to book the bridal cottage which fit myself, my 7 bridesmaids, 3 moms, and our 2 hair and 2 makeup vendors perfectly with more than enough room. The full fridge and full bathroom was super handy too- especially being able to run and use that restroom throughout the night (trust me a private restroom is handy when you have a giant wedding dress lol) This may also seem silly to add but I also loved that there was a ton of parking available for our guests and vendors- St Aug is a hard city to find parking in and all the other venues we viewed didn’t have any free parking options. We can’t recommend the FOY enough! (I don’t have all my wedding photos back yet but here’s a mix of iPhone and a few sneak peaks from my photographer)
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Sarah R. Sent on 01/09/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Fantastic!!

Could not have had a more gorgeous location or venue! Absolutely perfect and Alexandra is so great and helpful and accommodating. So many guests commented on how that was the best venue ever!
Kayci
Kayci L. Sent on 10/25/2023
5 out of 5 rating

The Perfect Wedding

I am so happy I chose to have my wedding at the Fountain of Youth. Alexandra helped me every step of the way. I was able to use their new bridal suite to get ready for the day with my bridesmaids. It was beautiful. There was so much room for all of us to get ready. There was a big screen tv, private bathroom, and a large fridge! We over looked where the ceremony and reception took place. All of the fountain of youth employees were so nice and happy to help us with all we needed during our time there. I would 100% recommend having your wedding here!
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Professional Network & Endorsements

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Mai Oui! Catering and Event Planning Mai Oui! Catering and Event Planning Wedding Caterers

What a beautiful backdrop for your wedding...We have had the privilege of working at the Fountain of Youth several times and it is always a pleasure to work with the staff...

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